Her funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at Salem United Church of Christ, 3408 Newburg Road, with burial following in Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation was from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331
Taylorsville Road.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Goodwill Industries or Brooklawn Child and Family Services.

Fabricators

She was the former Catherine O’Brien, and a native of Louisville. She was a retired vice president for the former Peter Burghard Stone Fabricators, a teller for the former Bank of Middletown, a longtime volunteer for the Democratic Headquarters, a lifetime charter member of the VFW Post 1170 Auxiliary and a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Louis F. Ratterman.

Survivors include her daughter, Janet Ballinger and her granddaughter, Robyn Kay Ballinger.

The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to both of Kay’s caregivers, Cynthia and Joni, for the love and care shown her.

A special thanks to our neighbor and friend, Betty Jeffries, for always being there for us.

Visitation was from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy., and Monday after 10 a.m. until his service at 11 a.m. at Shively Baptist Church, 1599 Sadie Lane, with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens, West.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to National Kidney Foundation or to Hosparus of Louisville.

Kari N. Nally, M.D., Doctor

Kari N. Nally, M.D., passed away Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012.

Born in Louisville on July 20, 1977, to Michael and Terri Wise, Kari was a medical doctor and received her doctorate at University of Louisville.

Kari is survived by her daughters, Karlee and Kaylee Nally; her parents, Michael and Terri Wise; her brother, Kyle Wise and his wife Courtney and their daughter Hudson of Bowling Green, Ky.; her grandparents Bob and Dolly Denkhoff, of Shepherdsville, Ky., and Justin Nally.

A funeral service was held at 7 p.m. Monday at Maraman Billings Funeral Home. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

She was born Oct. 21, 1926, in Louisville, the daughter of the late Edgar E. Kircher and Leola Mae Newell Kircher.

LaVerne was a seamstress for many years having worked for J.C. Penny where she retired. She was a lifetime member of Middletown United Methodist Church, loved and enjoyed gardening, sewing and being around others, and never met a stranger. Most of all, LaVerne cherished her time spent with her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Samuel A. Thompson; sister, Juanita Goss and brother, Edgar E. Kircher Jr.

Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Middletown United Methodist Church, 11902 Shelbyville Road, with burial following in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation was from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Pearson Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road, and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at
the church.

Mildred Hoard Bevars, 80, Retired Manager Of The Food Service Facility At The Louisville Space Center / Naval Ordnance Station

Millie worked in the food service industry most of her life, and served as a waitress, hostess and manager at various locations. Her career spanned many years at local landmarks such as Hicks Cafeteria in the Starks Building, White Castle, Frederick’s Bowling Alley and she finally retired as manager of the food service facility at the Louisville Space Center / Naval Ordnance Station.

Millie was a wonderful fun-loving lady with a warm smile and a very lovable personality. She will be dearly missed by family and friends who enjoyed the pleasure of her company throughout her lifetime.

She is survived by cousins, Janiece French (Jim), Sally Russ (Ron) and Myra Sheroan and by her best friends forever, Deanie and Tom Marlow and Diannna Davenport.

We will always cherish the good times we shared with her. Her family wants to express their gratitude to Karen Cassidy for her kindness during Millie’s final hours at the hospital.

Cremation was chosen and Nunnelley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Winnie Mae Steele McBride Outlaw, 90, Beloved Mother And Grandmother

She was born Dec. 23, 1921, to Irma and G. W. Steele who preceded her in death along with her first husband, Charles E. McBride, second husband, Sidney J. Outlaw, and brothers, Tommy Charles and Marvin Steele.

She is entrusted to the care of O. D. White and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at the Brownsville-Bells Funeral Home, 107 S. LaFayette, Brownsville, Tenn., 38012, on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. CST with interment at Holly Grove Baptist Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the O. D. White & Sons Funeral Home and Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. CST, and will also be Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. CST at Brownsville-Bells Funeral Home.

Bernita Christine (Cook) Jansen, 92, Homemaker And Active

Volunteer

She was born in Jefferson Co., Ky. to William and Doskie (Allen) Cook.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, a past president and life member of American Legion Auxillary Unit No. 220, life member of V.F.W. Post No. 5421 Auxillary, 8/40 Salon 585, Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Auxillary volunteer with 25 years service and a member of St. Helen Altar Society, St. Joseph’s Orphans Society and St. Barnabas Golden Key Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; and two sisters.

Her funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 1925 Lewiston Drive, with burial following in St. Michaels Cemetery. Visitation was from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy.

Thomas A. McKinney, 80, Retired Master Sergeant From The United States Air Force

He was a native of Sheridan, Wyo. and was a retired master sergeant from the United States Air Force after 22 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Lemoine and Mary Alice McKinney; his stepmother, Attie McKim; two brothers, Sammy and Clarence “Bud” McKinney; and a sister, Helen Potter.

Floyd “Pete” Mercer, 86, Veteran Of The U.S. Marine Corps

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Mercer; and son, Craig Mercer.

He is survived by his sons, Mark, Kevin and Kirk Mercer; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Pete was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, coach, mentor, and close friend to many, and most of all he was a great father and a loving husband. He loved pets and had many active pursuits and hobbies. He taught many aircraft enthusiasts how to fly and/or build remote controlled aircraft and held different roles within the clubs.

A memorial graveside service was held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at New Albany National Cemetery, 1943 Ekin Ave., New Albany, Ind. Ratterman and Sons, 10600 Taylorsville Road, handled arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Kosair Children’s Hospital.

A Funeral Mass was held at noon Tuesday at St. Paul Catholic Church, 6901 Dixie Hwy., with burial in St. Michael Cemetery. Visitation was at the church, beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Arrangements were by Owen Funeral Home.